I want to copy this! Recommended ideas to try at your wedding
Are there some of you who’ve been thinking so hard about your wedding production that you’ve ended up not knowing what to do? For a wedding that will be a once-in-a-lifetime memory for you, you also want your guests to take home a moving, pleasant experience, right? Here, we’re introducing plenty of wedding production ideas to make your big day even better.
In addition to classics like the aisle walk and rice shower, we’re featuring newer trends and time-honored ideas popular overseas, so please use them as inspiration!
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I want to copy this! Recommended wedding performances to try (1–10)
ring bearer
In a Shinto wedding ceremony, many couples have a ring exchange.
It’s common to have a young child act as a ring bearer who brings the rings.
It’s important to add a little ingenuity to the ring pillow so it’s easy for the child to carry.
When children make an appearance as part of the ceremony, the atmosphere brightens and everyone smiles.
Even if they get a little shy or make a small mistake, that’s adorable too.
Of course, asking a girl to be a ring girl is great as well—consider inviting the child of a relative or a close friend!
Dozen Roses
Are you familiar with the ceremony called the Dozen Roses? Literally, it means “12 roses.” Roses carry meanings like passion and love.
The groom receives one rose at a time from guests until he has a dozen, which he arranges into a bouquet.
In front of the guests, he then offers the bouquet of 12 roses to the bride and proposes.
The bride takes one rose from the bouquet and pins it to the groom’s chest.
It’s a lovely idea for a Shinto wedding ceremony, and it also works beautifully as a performance during the reception.
Ribbon wands
Ribbon wands you can use in all kinds of scenes.
A ribbon wand literally means a “wand with a ribbon.” One of the most popular ways to use them is as an alternative to a rice or flower shower, with guests waving them to welcome the couple.
With ribbons and little bells attached to the tip of the stick, they look adorable and festive—and the bell sounds are cute, too.
Ribbon wands have recently become a hit in bride DIY projects; they’re great for entrances and exits at the reception and help energize the atmosphere, making them a highly recommended touch.
Want to Copy This! Recommended Wedding Ideas to Try (11–20)
Surprise proposal
Some of you here may have had your proposal go perfectly and be celebrating that success today, but there are also those who, due to circumstances, ended up getting engaged without a proper proposal, or who proposed but now regret that your words might have fallen short.
For those in that situation, how about adding a surprise proposal during the reception? It could be something simple and direct, or you might write your feelings in a letter.
And of course, a surprise from the bride is absolutely OK too!
Balloon release
A balloon release, where colorful balloons are released into the sky all at once.
It’s a perfect ceremony for a garden wedding and the like.
Unfortunately, it can’t be done on rainy days, but watching the balloons—filled with the wish that the couple’s happiness reaches the heavens—soar upward is exciting and makes for a visually stunning moment.
It seems there are places where it’s not allowed, so you’ll need to check in advance.
Recently, eco-friendly balloons that take environmental concerns into account have become available, so using those is a good option.
projection mapping
Projection mapping is something you sometimes see at events.
The images projected onto a huge wall are powerful, and the sound that matches them fills the space.
How about incorporating that kind of projection mapping as part of your production? It can be a bit pricey, but it’s a once-in-a-lifetime memory—there aren’t many chances to be the stars yourselves and appear in the projection mapping.
It’s sure to be a show-stopping effect that will surprise your guests and draw cheers.
A wedding with your pet
With the pandemic, demand for pets has grown, and I think many couples now live with their pets.
For many, cats, dogs, rabbits, and hamsters are no longer just pets—they’re already members of the family.
While it’s difficult with cats and small animals, more and more venues now offer weddings where dogs can take part as family members.
If anything, you’d want to spend such a special day together.
A ceremony where, instead of signing the marriage certificate, your pet stamps it with a paw print is also becoming popular.